The Marco Island Historical Society

24 reviews

+1 (239) 389-6447

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180 S Heathwood Dr

Marco Island, FL 34145

+1 (239) 389-6447

https://themihs.info

Long famous for its Key Marco Cat- one of the most remarkable and influential discoveries in North American archaeology- the new Marco Island Historical Museum explores Southwest Florida's Calusa Indians and bring this vanished civilization to life with informative displays and an exciting recreated village scene. Temporary and traveling exhibits trace the settlement of this subtropical island paradise from its early pioneer roots as a fishing village, pineapple plantation and clam cannery, through its explosive growth and development in the 1960s by the Miami-based Deltona Corporation.

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5.024 reviews

Susan S.

6/27/2024

This museum is a MUST for anyone interested in the origins of human occupation of what became Marco Island. Very well appointed (and FREE admission to boot) museum. We were so fortunate to be...

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Jacqui K.

6/12/2024

What a thoughtful and well curated museum. The staff here is lovely and welcoming. Kid friendly! Can't believe it's free. This was a great rainy day activity with our little one.

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Krista J.

8/9/2021

The famous Key Marco Cat (currently on loan from the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of Natural History, but 100% local to the Southwest Florida area) is what brought me to the Marco...

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Julie F.

5/12/2021

This free museum (although a donation is gratefully accepted) is well worth a visit when you want a break from the beach or pool. The small museum is a short drive and fairly new. It's claim to...

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Max P.

9/23/2023

This is one of the best museums in Florida. In a State that's often shallow and facile with regard to history and the arts, this museum suggests, with gorgeous art and outstanding dioramas and...

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